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6th grade semester 1 final review

Authored by Lauren Walraven

Science

6th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Earth separated into different layers?

The different masses of each layer cause them to separate and layer.

The different densities of each layer cause them to separate and layer.

The different composition of each layer causes them to separate and layer.

The different volumes of each layer cause them to separate and layer.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are characteristics of oceanic crust?

Oceanic crust is mostly watery granite.

Oceanic crust is what makes up the silicon beaches.

Oceanic crust is mostly basalt and comprises the ocean floor.

Oceanic crust is the oldest crust.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are characteristics of continental crust?

Continental crust is mostly granite and makes up the land we live on.

Continental crust is what makes up the ocean floor.

Continental crust is mostly basalt.

Continental crust has the greatest density of all types of crust.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characteristics describe the mantle?

The layer that makes up the entirety of the tectonic plates.

Consists of the asthenosphere, a layer of molten rock called magma that moves the tectonic plates.

The liquid layer responsible for Earth's magnetic field.

The hottest layer made of solid iron.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Earth has a magnetic field that protects us from ultraviolet rays and space debris. This is possible due to which of the following statements?

The swirling of the liquid metal in the inner core inside of the solid outer core.

The convection currents in the magma of the mantle.

The extreme heat in the inner core.

The swirling of liquid metal in the outer core that surrounds the solid inner core.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the correct order of the temperature of Earth's layers from coolest to hottest?

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Outer core, inner core, crust, mantle

Inner core, mantle, outer core, crust

Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the temperature within Earth as the pressure increases?

The temperature remains the same.

The temperature decreases and then increases.

The temperature increases.

The temperature decreases.

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